An undrafted offensive tackle who bounced across five NFL practice squads before landing a futures deal with Dallas.
Marcellus Johnson is a well-traveled offensive tackle now working to carve out a roster spot with the Cowboys. A former two-star recruit out of Illinois, he built his game over five college seasons and has since logged stints with four other NFL organizations before signing on with Dallas.
Path to the league
Johnson played five seasons at Eastern Michigan from 2018 to 2022, earning Academic All-MAC honors three straight years, before finishing his college eligibility as a graduate transfer at Missouri in 2023. He went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.
Career highlights
Since going undrafted, Johnson has cycled through practice squad and roster stints with the Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts, working to stick on an NFL 53-man roster as a developmental tackle. His versatility along the offensive line has kept him in demand as teams look for camp depth.
2025 season recap
Johnson spent the 2025 season working through practice squads before signing a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys on January 6, 2026, giving him a fresh opportunity to compete for a roster spot on the offensive line.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Marcellus Johnson
- ESPN: Marcellus Johnson
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Missouri
- Hometown
- Normal, IL, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
